Berlin, Germany, December 9, 2024 – Berlin International Gaming (BIG), Germany's leading esports organization, officially announces the addition of two new Trackmania talents, Yamii and Letzter, to the BIG SELECTA development program. Supported by our partner die Bayerische, BIG is once again demonstrating its commitment to youth development in German esports.
As part of an extensive scouting event held from November 22 to 24 at the Berlin BIG esports facility, the best German Trackmania players were evaluated by our pro drivers Dennis "Massa" Lotze and Nico "Granady" Gyamarti. The selection was based on a qualification tournament on a specially designed "die Bayerische" race track that tested the drivers' skill and mental strength. The four top talents were invited to a final bootcamp in Berlin, where they were put through an intensive casting process.
In the end, Yamii and Letzter came out on top and were selected as the most promising talents for the BIG SELECTA program. They will be mentored by experienced veterans such as Dennis "Massa" Lotze and Nico "Granady" Gyamarti and receive the support they need to develop and reach their full potential.
Statements
Roman Reinhardt, Chief Gaming Officer at BIG:
"Our Selecta development program is an essential part of our philosophy at BIG. Just as we have in CS2 and Fortnite, we are now giving young talents in Trackmania the opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. With Dennis and Nico, we have experienced mentors who will guide our talents to the next step in their esports careers. I am excited to support Yamii and Letzter on their journey."
Dennis "Massa" Lotze, pro player at BIG:
"I'm very excited that our Trackmania division is growing. With Yamii and Letzter, we want to continue developing our young talent! Both have already shown great potential in competitions and are highly motivated to make the most of it in the BIG SELECTA program."
Yamii, new talent in the BIG SELECTA program:
"It's incredible to now be part of BIG SELECTA! It's a great honor to work with such talented players and level up together. Joining is a huge milestone for me, and I will give everything to achieve many goals with the team."
Letzter, new talent in the BIG SELECTA program:
"After this incredible weekend, I can hardly wait to start a new chapter in my Trackmania career. I don't take this opportunity for granted and will do everything I can to keep improving."
BIG SELECTA – The Path to the Future of Esports
The BIG SELECTA development program, launched in June 2024, aims to identify and develop young talents while providing them with a structured foundation for a successful esports career. With regular coaching sessions, individual development plans, and professional support from experienced mentors, BIG focuses on holistic development – both in-game and mentally.
Together with die Bayerische, BIG is showing how successful talent development in esports can be. For more information on BIG SELECTA, visit our website.
About die Bayerische
The die Bayerische insurance group was founded in 1858 and consists of BY die Bayerische Vorsorge Lebensversicherung a.G. (parent company), BL die Bayerische Lebensversicherung AG, and the property and casualty insurer BA die Bayerische Allgemeine Versicherung AG. The group's total premium income exceeds 914 million euros. The group continuously increases its equity capital. It also manages capital investments of more than 5 billion euros. More than 12,000 personal advisors serve approximately 1.1 million customers of die Bayerische nationwide. Rating agency Assekurata confirmed a quality rating of A ("very good") for the parent company in the current credit rating and attests that the company has financial strength well above the industry average. Subsidiaries BA Bayerische Allgemeine AG and BL Bayerische Lebensversicherung AG are also rated A. In the agency's sustainability rating, the insurance group was awarded AA.